PDS - U.S. Mission to Austria, U.S. Embassy Vienna - Austrian-American Partnership Fund

Overview

The U.S. Embassy Vienna, Austria, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.

Purpose of Small Grants: The Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) is organized to fund projects advancing collaboration and dialogue and expand cooperation between Austria and the United States. AAPF accepts applications for funding for innovative projects that seek to bring American perspectives to Austria or connect Americans and Austrians in the following priority areas:

• Reinforcing the role of U.S.-Austrian and transatlantic ties in addressing shared challenges
• Promoting common democratic values and civic engagement 
• Combating disinformation and building media literacy
• Addressing climate change together
• Fostering partnerships between U.S. and Austrian educational institutions 
• Engaging youth around shared values 
• Advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility

All proposed programs must include a U.S. component (such as the showcasing of an American expert or involvement of a U.S. organization) and aim to increase understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives among audiences within Austria.

Primary audience should be non-Americans in Austria. Special consideration will be given to programs that reach youth and/or engage geographically or otherwise diverse communities in Austria. Proposals will also be evaluated based on their anticipated short and long-term impact, and on the ability to reach audiences using both traditional and innovative outreach tools.

Cosponsoring from additional funding sources is strongly encouraged.

This opportunity has recurring deadlines as follows:
February 15, May 15, July 15, and November 15, 2024. 
Since the selection process can take up to two months, applicants should plan accordingly.